Jamaica Kincaid, author: Ms. Kincaid began her career writing articles for Ingenue Magazine in the 60's before going on to become a regular contributor to the New Yorker magazine, writing for nearly twenty years (1976-1995).
Currently, Kincaid is a visiting professor at Harvard University where she teaches creative writing. She is best known for her novels: Lucy, My Brother and The Autobiography of My Mother.
John Loring, design director: Mr. Loring has been with Tiffany's since 1979 as their Design Director. He has written 15 books on Tiffany jewelry, silver, entertaining and style. His latest book, is called Tiffany in Fashion: A Study of American Fashion and Fashion Photograph.
Juan Pablo Molyneux, interior designer: JP Molyneux Studio is best known for its European approach to design with overtones of neo-classicism. Clients range from Palm Beach to Park Avenue.
Thomas F. Schutte, president of Pratt Institute: Mr. Schutte began his extensive career in higher education as a teacher, administrator, and executive spans more than 30 years.
His administrative duties began at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania as an assistant dean, followed by two presidencies, first at the Philadelphia College of Art, and then serving for a decade at the Rhode Island School of Design. He was called to Pratt Institute's presidency from that position.
The Stars of Design Awards was initially established as part of the Pacific Design Center's WESTWEEK market in 1994. Since then, the Awards have made their way east following the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in Southern Florida, which recently added the Stars of Design Awards to WinterMarket program of events in 2007.
Mr. Cohen says, "We are so pleased to welcome the Stars of Design Awards to New York City. This region is so rich with innovative and distinctive design talent, and it is our privilege to host this prestigious awards ceremony at the D&D building during its most important to-the-trade fall market event."
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